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What can founders learn from elite athletes, and how does coachability translate into venture building? In this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany sits down with Ruben A. Austin, founder of All In All, former football player, and serial entrepreneur. From growing up in Düsseldorf to joining an NFL international recruitment program, Ruben’s journey spans continents, careers, and communities. They dig deep into Ruben’s philosophy on adaptability, leadership, and why building real human connection offline, is still the most powerful force in business. Ruben also shares what it takes to curate a high-trust room, how he sees seasonality shaping creative work, and why slowing down is the ultimate founder superpower.






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Intro: From athlete to entrepreneur






01:13 – Growing up in Düsseldorf & playing American football






02:13 – NFL pipeline & facing failure early






03:31 – Why Ruben chose Mystique as his favorite villain






04:27 – Coachability and adaptability in startups






06:24 – What makes someone truly coachable






07:23 – Why peer groups may matter more than mentors






08:14 – Surrounding yourself with people who tackle big problems






09:38 – Trump, thinking big, and perspective shifts






11:05 – Worst-case scenario thinking as a mental unlock






12:19 – Mortality as a driver for intentional living






14:32 – Can AI replicate the soul of human creativity?






16:13 – Empathy, texture, and what AI still can’t do






17:24 – What “good energy” really means at events






19:00 – From transactions to relationships: Ruben’s evolution






20:25 – Shared interests as the root of strong communities






22:20 – Why New York’s seasonality drives creativity






24:28 – Slowing down to spark ideas






25:46 – Summer, seasonality, and the hidden opportunity in downtime






27:14 – Optimizing during off-seasons






28:20 – Fundraising, VC cycles, and the post-Labor Day relaunch






28:55 – Where to find Ruben and All In All






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